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It’s the final episode of SNL Nerds for the year and the boys are paying their respects to the great Rob Reiner who pays HIS [...]
It’s Bowen Yang’s final show and Ariana Grande and Cher are there to see him off! John and Darin share their thoughts on the last [...]
Josh O’Connor hosts SNL for the first time with Lily Allen as the musical guest! Darin and John takes it all apart, the good, the [...]
Melissa McCarthy returns to SNL with Dijon as the musical guest as John and Darin deconstruct it all! UPS Drivers! Helping Hands! Sunburned Gingers! Drunk [...]
This week, Darin and John return to the Superman Universe to watch 1983’s Superman III, where the Man of Steel deals with computer programmer Gus [...]
This week, John and Darin are watching 2010’s Easy A, with Emma Stone, Amanda Bynes, Penn Badgley, Stanley Tucci, Patricia Clarkson, and Fred Armisen in [...]
Darin and John talk about their adventures at the Montclair Comedy Festival, break down the SNL hosts for December, and review handsome lad Glen Powell’s [...]
Join John and Darin as they watch Nikki Glaser and sombr make their SNL debuts and comment on pop culture trends they definitely knew about [...]
Darin and John watch Miles Teller and Brandi Carlile’s grand return to SNL! Hungover Halloween! White House Makeover! Missing Wives! Gar-Girl! The dawn of #AshMukes! [...]
It’s Spooky Season, so John and Darin are watching 2023’s supernatural Hercule Poirot mystery, A Haunting in Venice, starring Kenneth Branagh, Tina Fey, and Michelle [...]
Darin and John react to SNL’s November hosts and watch Sabrina Carpenter be host and musical guest! Plans! Shop TV! Edited F bombs! The unwelcome [...]
Amy Poehler returns for the 50th Anniversary episode of SNL, with Role Model as the musical guest! John and Darin watch one instant classic and [...]
SEASON 51 BEGINS! Bad Bunny returns to SNL with musical guest Doja Cat, and Darin and John tell you what to think about it all! [...]
In tribute to the late great Robert Redford, John and Darin are watching 1992’s Sneakers, starring Robert Redford, Dan Aykroyd, Ben Kingsley, Mary McDonnell, River [...]
Darin and John discuss Jimmy Kimmel, SNL’s Emmy wins, and the hosts and musical guests for the first three shows of S51! Then, the guys [...]
John and Darin react to Ego Nwodim leaving SNL after seven seasons, and then watch Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, and Rob Reiner in [...]
Darin and John continue their discussion about SNL’s S51 turnover, with more details on cast departures and FIVE NEW CAST MEMBERS! Then, it’s Benedict Cumberbatch, [...]
We did the 50th, we did the 40th, we did the 25th, and now John and Darin complete the SNL Anniversary Quadrilogy by covering Saturday [...]
For our 350th Episode, Darin and John are going back to celebrate another Anniversary: SNL’s 25th Anniversary Special from 1999! It’s music clips! Comedy sketch [...]
This week, John and Darin are watching 2025’s The Naked Gun, starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, directed by The Lonely Island’s Akiva Schaffer! Police [...]
This week on the SNL Nerds, Darin and John are watching 2011’s Horrible Bosses, with Jason Bateman, Jason Sudekis, and Charlie Day! When Nick, Kurt, [...]
It’s John Trumbull’s birthday so on today’s episode, we’re talking about one of his favorite films, the 1994 cult classic, Ed Wood! It’s Johnny Depp! [...]
YEEE-HA!!! Saddle up, buckaroos! This week, Darin and John are watching City Slickers, with Billy Crystal, Bruno Kirby, Daniel Stern, and Jack Palance! When Mitch, [...]
This week on the SNL Nerds, John and Darin are watching James Gunn’s Superman (2025)! Starring David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, [...]
The Super-Extravaganza continues as Darin and John watch Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel, the 1988 TV special produced by Lorne [...]
In celebration of James Gunn’s new Superman movie premiering next week, John and Darin are watching SNL’s Superman sketches through the years! From the original [...]
I’M SAILING!!! Darin and John had so much fun watching In & Out, that this week we’re watching another Frank Oz joint, 1991’s What About [...]
This week, the guys pay a visit to arguably the most formative era of music for them. With the help of a guest, Darin Patterson from SNL Nerds, Deremy and Thomas have the hard job of selecting five essential 90's Rock Albums. See if you agree with what Thomas, Deremy, and Darin selected. Or are there influential bands and albums they may have overlooked? (And we're sure there are a ton that could've made this list!).To hear every song Deremy and Thomas have covered, all in one place, search Spotify for the playlist: Pop Culture Five: Essential SongsLet us know what you think and send us a request!Twitter (X): @popculturefiveInstagram: Pop Culture Five PodcastEmail: popculture5pod@gmail.com
This episode, Darin and John talk to New Yorker editor Susan Morrsion, author of the new Lorne Michaels biography Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday [...]
In celebration of Pride Month, John and Darin are watching In & Out, starring Kevin Kline, Tom Selleck, Joan Cusack, Matt Dillon, and Bob Newhart! [...]
This week, Darin and John watch Summer of 69, the new Hulu comedy starring Chloe Fineman as a stripper helping a high school student nab [...]
John and Darin are joined by Cheers Cast host Ryan Daly to pay tribute to the late great George Wendt, as we watch his second [...]
Season 50 of SNL is over, and Darin and John are talking about what they thought of it overall with our annual guest, LateNighter’s Dennis [...]
…And that’s a wrap on Season 50! Scarlett Johansson and Bad Bunny return to SNL to wrap up Saturday Night Live‘s anniversary year and SNL [...]
It’s SNL’s Mother’s Day show, as Darin and John watch Walton Goggins’ debut hosting gig at Studio 8H, with returning musical guests Arcade Fire! Trump [...]
Quinta Brunson returns to host for the second time with first time musical guest Benson Boone, and John and Darin are reviewing it all! Bill [...]
Support the podcast by subscribing to our Patreon to get access to hundreds of hours of bonus content, early access to upcoming episodes, and the ability to chat with the hosts! www.patreon.com/mediumpopcorn On this week's episode, Brandon and Justin are joined by SNL Nerds podcast host Darin Patterson to discuss this dramatization of the first night of Saturday Night Live. They discuss the comedy institution, whether or not this film does the first SNL cast justice, and performing live comedy. This review is immediately followed by Brandon's interview with acclaimed comedy juggernaut, "Don't Tell Comedy" CEO Kyle Amory to discuss the foundation of the DTC brand and maintaining high quality shows when you can be everywhere at once. Leave us a voice message to share your thoughts and/or movie suggestions at (347) 464-8214 MP Links: - patreon.com/mediumpopcorn - youtube.com/@MediumPopcornPodcast - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/medium-popcorn Guests: Darin Patterson SNL Nerds Don't Tell Comedy Kyle Amory Hosts: Brandon Collins Justin Brown Medium Popcorn Podcast "Medium Popcorn" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC. Special thanks as always to our producer Lluvia Gilliam.
With all the hullabaloo of the 50th done with, Darin and John are taking a look back at SNL’s last big anniversary, the 40th Anniversary [...]
Since we just passed 4/20, Darin and John are watching the classic stoner comedy, 2008’s Pineapple Express! Seth Rogen! James Franco! Danny McBride! Amber Heard! [...]
Jon Hamm and Lizzo are both back on SNL for the 4th time, and John and Darin are watching the show and kibitzing as usual. [...]
Jack Black returns for a high energy SNL with musical guests Elton John and Brandi Carlile. Join Darin and John as they watch, process, and [...]
SNL is back with new episodes, and John and Darin are talking about Mikey Madison and Morgan Wallen! An Oscar winner and an inexplicably popular [...]
Since we’re coming up on the International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31st, Darin and John are watching 2024’s Will and Harper, starring Will [...]
This week, we’re celebrating the life of a cinema legend and the birth of an SNL Nerd! In honor of the late, great Gene Hackman, [...]
Darin and John watch the newest SNL with baited breath… Will the show bounce back from last week’s disappointing Shane Gillis episode? Will Lady Gaga [...]
We’re done with SNL50, so it’s time for the inevitable Post-Anniversary Disappointment! And when John and Darin think “Disappointing SNL Hosts”, we think Shane Gillis! [...]
This week, Darin and John are getting athletic as we watch the mockumentaries 7 Days in Hell and Tour de Pharmacy with Andy Samberg, Fred [...]
On this SUPER-SIZED episode of the SNL Nerds, John and Darin talk all about SNL50: The Anniversary Special! From the high to the low to [...]
The SNL 50th Anniversary Celebration continues as Darin and John watch Ladies and Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music, Questlove’s new documentary about the music [...]
The Not Ready for Prime Time Podcast: The Early Years of SNL
Join us for an epic showdown as we celebrate SNL's upcoming 50th anniversary by taking on a herculean challenge: Hashing out Saturday Night Live's “Best Bits” of all time through a rousing and supersized 24 bracket competition.Thomas Sena steps in for an under-the-weather Bill Swerski, joining forces with an all-star panel of SNL experts featuring hosts from The Saturday Night Network, The SNL Hall of Fame, SNL Nerds, and our very own The Not Ready for Prime Time Project. Together, they dive deep into five decades of comedic brilliance, sharing personal memories and discussing the most memorable, funny, and iconic moments in the show's history.It is a debate so huge, we had to break it up. In Part One we reveal the full bracket and battle our way through the first round.---------------------------------Subscribe today!Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): NR4PTProjectBluesky: nr4ptproject.bsky.socialInstagram: nr4ptprojectFacebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time ProjectContact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.comEmail: nr4ptproject@gmail.com